Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Keith Blakeman · #1 15-12-09, 11:49 PM

I have a few versions of this badge, mainly because I'm really not sure what to look for in a genuine one. Of all the ones I have, I'm happiest with the squared crown bronzed one but with all the others there's something somewhere on them that bugs me, crown doesn't sit right, lugs have small feet, mottling or no mottling in the infill of the lettering, etc.

Could anyone post what they think is a good one and offer opinions on any of these ?

Keith Blakeman · #2 15-12-09, 11:54 PM

A couple more.

sean michael cronin · #3 16-12-09, 07:29 PM

Here's my two, the Kings crown with slider I know is original, the Queens crown I think is original. Cheers Sean.

Keith Blakeman · #4 17-12-09, 09:34 AM

Thanks Sean,

The KC version is far superior to mine, I think the best indicator is the mottling of the lettering. I'd like to see pics of the backs if possible please.

sean michael cronin · #5 17-12-09, 08:18 PM

Backs as requested, I know the (Queens) crown looks a little new, I made a bid for it as it was auctioned with a pair of collars to the unit from the same seller, but who knows. All the best Sean.

Peter Brydon · #6 13-06-10, 03:10 PM

Picked up the slip on title in the picture this afternoon at an antique fair ( for 50p ). It is embroidered cream on purple and very well made.

I presume it is Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars,can anyone please tell me if I am right and if so, when it was worn and if is it a reasonably scarce item.

Many thanks.

P.B.

grey_green_acorn · #7 13-06-10, 04:10 PM

Mantua purple is the facing colour of the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars so it looks right.
I have not seen this particular slip-on before but would guess that it is/was worn on the jersey heavy wool or in shirt sleeve order as a squadron distinguishing mark.

sean michael cronin · #8 09-04-11, 11:04 PM

This maybe of help to you, the kings crown variant is original, and I would suppose, brass stampings would be made from the same die, unless yours is from a different manufacturer. Cheers Sean.

Malcolm Davey · #9 10-04-11, 05:42 AM

Heres the two i have

Malc

RMR · #10 01-05-11, 02:26 PM

Would anyone care to give an opinion as to whether this is genuine and date please the lugs appear to have pad feet.Thanks Roger

PembrokeYeo · #11 01-05-11, 10:23 PM

In my opinion I think it is original. PY.

LONGSHANKS · #12 04-09-11, 08:57 PM

Hi, can someone give me an idea of the period of use on this pattern.

Thanks

Simon.

sappersson · #13 04-09-11, 10:24 PM

Simon

Kipling & King lists this as the first of four variants for this badge. Vol 1 so up to the end of WW1. My copy of F. Wilkinson's book 1982 edition has the second variant in silver as 1901. So not much help as this would put your badge pre 1901, now we have a problem because your badge has a slider, which would make it post 1906. Sorry can't help more but I'm sure another member will be along to help out.

Cheers Paul.

LONGSHANKS · #14 04-09-11, 10:46 PM

Thanks Paul, as long as it it's pre 1918/19 for the WW1 collection; I'm happy. But to your point, let's see what debate ensues on which exactly date.

Thanks again

Simon.

LONGSHANKS · #15 25-09-11, 02:01 AM

Hi team. Seem's I got the wrong one I believe to meet the needs for my WW1 set. Can someone, with the right book let me know the period of use on this one.

Thanks

Simon.